In a recent interview with Lifðu now, Guðbjörga María Árnadóttir, head of department, is interviewed for day rehabilitation at Hrafnista Laugarás.
„Day rehabilitation for senior citizens at Hrafnista provides well-planned services for people who need to regain their previous abilities or build fitness after an illness or fall“ Clients are picked up in the morning and driven back in the afternoon The goal of the rehabilitation is for an individual to increase and maintain skills and be able to remain in independent residence after it, each person's schedule is tailored to their needs and abilities at any given time."
The interview with Guðbjörg appeared on lifdununa.is. Read more here.
What is day rehabilitation?
Day rehabilitation is defined as a temporary rehabilitation resource for senior citizens with an emphasis on strengthening physical, mental and social skills, with the aim of maintaining and increasing the independent residence of individuals.
It is intended as an 8 -10 week resort, with 3 -5 visits per week.
What is included in the program?
The first days are used to get to know the participant and formulate an individualized program that relates to:
Physical training: Physiotherapists and occupational therapists offer individualized treatment or group training in the equipment room.
Occupational therapy and social work: Emphasis is placed on daily activity and social capacity, as well as education of various kinds.
Who is this service intended for?
Those who are 67 years of age and older and live at home can apply here.
Day rehabilitation is only available at Hrafnista Laugarás in Reykjavík.
What kind of benefits?
The goal is to promote independent living through physical, social and mental rehabilitation.
Takes on isolation through social work and strengthens the self-sufficiency of individuals in everyday life. .
